Wentzel of Medford December 6, Ruth E. (O'Brien) Beloved wife of the late Maynard "Skip" Wentzel, devoted sister of Helen Barbara Sullivan of Malden, and the late Paul O'Brien. Survived by her sister Barbara's children: Robert Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Jeffery Sullivan, James Sullivan, Jean B. DiGiovanni, William Sullivan, Paul Sullivan, and Lynne Ruth Sullivan-Taipe. Also survived by her late brother Paul O'Brien's children: Janice Kelly, Paul O'Brien, Joanne O'Brien, Nancy Pugh, John O'Brien, Suzanne Leighton, Mark O'Brien, and the late James O'Brien. Also survived by 15 loving nieces, nephews and one late nephew, and many loving great nieces and nephews.

Ruth was a graduate from Colby Junior College and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a member of the Winthrop Yacht Club and an avid traveler. Relatives and friends invited, Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home 43 High St. Medford Square, Medford on Saturday December 10th at 9am. Followed by a funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Joseph's Church at 11:30am Interment Oak Grove Cemetery Medford. To send flowers or a condolence please visit www.gaffeyfh.com